2018 Map of Esau Spring

About this map

Thunder Basin National Grassland dominates this portion of Converse County, where the high plains landscape is defined by an intricate network of ephemeral watercourses and draws. The map illustrates a drainage pattern radiating from the interior, with Tena Cr and Cow Cr flowing toward the east and south, while Rat Cr and Little Rat Cr carve into the southwestern terrain. This area is characterized by open ranching lands, marked by family-named landmarks like Riehle Draw and Archie Draw that suggest the legacy of local landholders. The presence of Esau Spring in the northern reaches serves as a vital water source in this semi-arid environment, anchoring a section of the grassland where the public domain meets private ranching interests, as evidenced by the established boundary of t39n r68w.